On Air Now Cameron Kennedy 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Now Playing Ella Langley Choosin' Texas

Two men arrested after van theft

Thursday, 12 December 2019 14:23

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of theft in Buxton. 

It came after a short pursuit with police on Wednesday night (December 11). 

Derbyshire Constabulary said they received an emergency call from a van owner at Glenmore Road at around 11.30pm. 

He reported that the two men had just broken into his van and stolen tools, before driving off in a Fiat Punto.

Police said in a statement: "We passed a description of the car to all officers and the vehicle was sighted on the A6 at Dove Holes. Officers followed the car into Cheshire, where it stopped by our colleagues from that force." 

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft from a vehicle, failing to stop, dangerous driving and driving without due care and attention.

A 32-year-old was arrested on suspicion of theft from a vehicle.

They remained in custody this morning (Thursday). 

Share

More from Glossop Chronicle

  • Mum's 'mito' mission

    Glossop mum Katie Jones is fundraising for The Lily Foundation, a small charity supporting families affected by mitochondrial disease, including her 10-year-old son Toby. 

  • A cut above the rest

    A Glossop business owner has brought the community together for a special charity fundraiser, to help two local children create lasting memories before they gradually lose their sight.

  • Drivers face disruption as Snake Pass closes

    A stretch of the A57 Snake Pass is set to close for more than two weeks next month, as engineers carry out investigations into ongoing landslip problems.

  • High Peak MP declines to comment about PM support

    High Peak MP Jon Pearce has been asked whether he still has confidence in Keir Starmer as pressure grows on the Labour leader following recent local election results.

Weather

  • Thu

    11°C

  • Fri

    12°C

  • Sat

    12°C

  • Sun

    13°C

  • Mon

    14°C